Windows System Administrator

Peraton Inc
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
24 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$66,000.0 - $106,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence IOS Applications Configuration Management Code Review Continuous Integration Custom Software Desktop Computing Desktop Virtualization Disaster Recovery
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Failover Clustering Human-Computer Interaction Hyper-V Microsoft SQL Server System Center Configuration Manager Windows Servers Virtual Desktops Cisco Nexus Switches Citrix Systems Windows PowerShell Power BI Microsoft SharePoint Software Configuration Management SQL Server Reporting Services SQL Server Integration Services Swiftui Server Migration Patch Management Network Server Wsus Vmware

Job description

Administers and supports multi-tenant Windows environments, including Active Directory, SCCM, virtualization, patch management, server security, automation, migrations, and disaster recovery. Troubleshoots complex infrastructure issues, responds to escalations, manages production changes and releases, develops reports and documentation, and collaborates with engineering, database, and application teams. Provides technical leadership through mentoring, platform architecture, operational planning, and support for Windows servers, desktops, and virtual desktop infrastructure. The summary above was generated by AI Responsibilities

Peraton is currently skilled and qualified candidates for our Windows System Administrator position with the DOL ITOM program this position will be responsible for providing expertise in a multitenancy environment for services such as Active Directory, Center Configuration Manager, Virtualized Machines and more, will also working with other system administrators, DBA’s and developers to resolve various system issues.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Coaching and mentoring junior members
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise for the following services supported by the team in a multitenancy environment: Active Directory (AD), System * Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Virtualized Machines in Hyper-V and VMware running Windows OS (Includes Virtual Desktops and Servers)
  • Create reporting solutions and reports addressing the demands of the team and customers
  • Working with engineering groups to deliver value to customers
  • Responsible for the security and management of Windows servers and desktops in non-production and production environments
  • Solve complex integration and technical problems in a dynamic fast-paced environment
  • Work with other Systems Administrators, DBAs, and application developers to resolve various system issues
  • Escalating and liaising with additional groups when required, resulting in satisfactory resolution
  • Resolving incidents impacting hosts or environment
  • Investigating & troubleshooting root causes via problem management
  • Creating, reviewing, maintaining, and updating documentation
  • Facilitating knowledge amongst colleagues
  • Planning and controlled execution of releases into the managed environment
  • Providing input into Business Continuity Planning and Practices
  • Assisting in major planned events such as power down and disaster recovery
  • Responding to severity 1 and 2 escalations
  • Develop and maintain windows platform for the server as a host, connected with multiple clients (other computers)
  • Test and certify new versions of windows operating system providing better solution and integration for the application like VMware and SharePoint.
  • Integrate the server automation process either by custom scripts or via third-party solutions.
  • Implement regular checks for the status of servers including hardware and software.
  • Maintain and support multi-site windows environment along with hardware and software configuration.
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience or associates degree with 7+ years or high school diploma/GED with 9+ years.
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • 5+ years of experience in supporting Windows Server Operating Systems
  • 5+ years of experience in patch management: deep knowledge of Microsoft’s and other vendors’ practices.
  • 3+ years supporting Citrix environments
  • 3+ years of experience in Microsoft BI stack, including SQL server, SSRS and SSIS
  • 2+ years of experience in participating in CAB meetings and approval flow of Production changes
  • Good knowledge of PowerShell scripting
  • Experience in deploying, migrating and supporting one or more core Microsoft technologies on a large scale environment (e.g. Active Directory, DFS-R, DFS-N, Printing, System Center Suite including Configuration Manager, Operations Manager and Orchestrator, WSUS, Failover Clustering)
  • Expert with design, installation and configuration of Windows operating systems and applications to include Server 2012R2, Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 machines
  • Expert with design, installation, configuration and management of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to include Hyper-V
  • Ability to architect and design an AD transformation to maximize the efficiency of the AD implementation
  • Expert in troubleshooting servers, workstations, and user experience issues with various COTS and Custom applications
  • Expert with SCCM for software patch management in a multi-tenancy environment
  • Ability to architect, develop, and maintain documentation reflecting the current operational environment and any future state operational environments

About the company

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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